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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

4.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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20 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Gallery View, Roll-In Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Gallery View, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Jenkins Hill Suite)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Jenkins Hill Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View (Mobility Features)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View (Mobility Features)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Jenkins Hill Suite, Mobility)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Jenkins Hill Suite, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Olmstead Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Olmstead Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (The Olmstead Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Gallery View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom, Mobility)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom, Mobility)

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Roll-In Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Roll-In Shower)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Lady Freedom, 1 Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Street View, Hearing/Mobility)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Street View, Hearing/Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference centre, valet parking and conference space.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Smithsonian Institution. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Smithsonian Institution and 10 minutes on foot from Capital One Arena
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 11000 square feet (1022 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (11,000 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (106 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (101 centimetre high)

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2023
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Washington
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Hotel Washington

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1006 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1236 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan, Friday Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked our room very much, except for the very soft, low and uncomfortable mattress in our suite.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bright

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Sonesta is a classy establishment close to a serene and upscale district of DC. Nearby are hotels, a campus of GeorgeTown University, and important museums and historic government buildings. The on-premise restaurant, Bistro Du Jour, has great French-fusion and classical French dishes stepped down for the international palate. All in all, this hotel is a solid choice for the discerning business or leisure traveller.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very clean modern and warm....inviting
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dario

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Daniela, Pembroke Pines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is awkward but nice. We have stayed there before and really enjoyed it. This time house cleaning left the door bolt open after cleaning our room, so the room and our possessions were exposed for a period of time. I went to the front desk and shared my contact information and was told a manager would reach out and I have not received anything. One day we were informed they missed cleaning our room by 9am and then next day nothing was done until after 3pm. We asked for a late check out and were told that does not exist and we would be charged $25 for every hour up to 4 hours. I have never experienced that at a hotel before. I only needed an extra hour to take a business call but no. Then there was a daily charge with a pitch that it covered wifi, a $10 daily credit to the restaurant and other things we would never utilize. This was a very disappointing visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jooyeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I did not have the experience here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joqueta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facility was very clean. Staff were always cleaning, mopping and emptying the trash in the lobby and throughout. Rooms were very nice. Hotel restaurant was pretty good, we ate there once due to the convenience upon arrival. The only downfall for us were the charges of $65. Per night for valet parking. We didn’t even use our vehicle once we parked due to the fact that every place we wanted to visit in the DC Capitol Hill area didn’t have private parking. So we used Lyft to go everywhere. Clearly, our Hotel parking should have been validated or reduced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiely

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daeshon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10! Loved this hotel, will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room. Modern styling throughout the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dudley

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
7/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jameka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay, clean and close to everything. Restaurant was also really good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Malini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed brunch at the restaurant. The food and service were both excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice & conveniently located for my needs while in DC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kasey

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Beautiful accommodations and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very pleasant and made check-in and out very easy. The room was surprising large and very clean. We enjoyed our short stay very much and would highly recommend this hotel for any length of stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvie, Minneapolis

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025